to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible
choices; alternatives; options
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
erasure; denial; obliteration; ignoring (an opinion)
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to; to become intimate (of a man and woman); to get close; to get married
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to take advantage of (someone's) weakness
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to stiffen; to become stiff
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to need; to call for; to require
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
at least; at most; (even) just
otherwise; or else; if not
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to panic; to freak out; to fly into a tizzy
to laugh (something) off; to dismiss with a laugh; to pooh-pooh
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient